William Howard School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Brampton, CA8 1AR
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 39% in England
5 of 18 in Cumberland
Pupils
1,312
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.4 | 42.0 | 45.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 34% | 43% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 43% | 35% | 45% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.36 | -0.19 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Richard Rose Central Academy · 7.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 28% in England
- Trinity School · 8.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- St John Henry Newman Catholic School · 8.8 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Richard Rose Morton Academy · 10.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- Caldew School · 11.7 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- Samuel King's School · 15.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 9% in England
The neighbourhood
William Howard School is in Brampton & Irthing (typical home £218,750, crime average).
What is William Howard School's Ofsted rating?
William Howard School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does William Howard School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, William Howard School is in the bottom 39% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.